However Baltimore is the only city in the top 25 markets where the rental rate of return is over 20%Baltimore has one of the most stable economies in the United States, median household income averages $70,000 which ranks #4 in the U.S.Baltimore’s millenial population has grown 16% in the last 5 yearsBaltimore has over 1,000 miles of natural shoreline making it one of the most beautiful places to liveBaltimore gets over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, rivalling Florida as the “sunshine state”Over 2.7 million people reside in the region making it the 20th largest metro in the countryHigh opportunity and relatively low home prices make Baltimore one of the hottest Real Estate markets in the nationProperties can be purchased in the $70 - $85K range and rents range from $1300 - $1600 a month for 3 - 4 bedroom homes.

Naturally we’d need some specialized training, he said – then the lights went dim.

Scott The Book on Flipping Houses, The Book on Estimating ReHab Costs http://www.biggerpockets.com/flippingbookTo find a deal and learn about an area go to IREM.org search for ARM certified property managers.

This then can be assigned a rate in the equation.The third portion that represented a wilting nature graph, based in speculative RE market, assumed that   property prices reached the peak and slowly find its true value by bottoming down before it ripples back up into more stability where I call the local government to be the catalyst in lieu of private sector job losses. 

I also mail custom letters on high end stationary sealed with hot wax and my emblem every time a listing expires in my community offering a free certified appraisal which I do myself and present to them at the listing appointment.

I have plans to pass the CPA exam and become a Certified Public Accountant before May of 2017.    

According to news today, the company has suspended the use of these chemicals. http://www.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archive...As far as affecting home values, I think it's probably good news that chemicals are from an active point source (which can cease polluting) rather than arsenic or cadmium leftover from industry or natural to the area.

Old cathedral ceilings are an issue all over the country the nature of how they were build doesn't meet the new energy codes.

With a natural interest in real estate, good people skills, and sound judgment when it comes to recognizing value, real estate investment is a field I've long wanted to explore, and one I'm confident I'll be good at.Though I am not seeking a formal, mentor relationship at this time, I welcome contact from successful investors who may have encouragement or general advice to offer for starting-out in real estate investment.

We are hoping to be able to have our first official flip a house to be able to call our own as we are the proud owners of 6 dogs and 12 cats, many of which are special needs in nature, and are unable for me to make the move out to San Antonio with all the fur babies until we have a place of residence to call our own.